Nils Sundquist was a gardener first and a nurseryman by extension, and he believes no nursery is complete without gardens. Sundquist Nursery's location is unique in that it allows very different gardens, ranging from damp and shady to dry and sunny, and from pastoral to semi-formal, all within a short walk of each other. This allows Nils to garden rather wantonly. He's taking full advantage of the opportunity!
Sundquist Nursery opens the gardens to the public several times annually. With the exception of occasional openings for organized groups, these dates are the only times we are open to the public.
We sell plants on our open days to defray the cost of maintaining the gardens. If you visit, you'll find plants that we don't offer in any other venue, and in some cases, outstanding, sought-after plants that aren't offered anywhere else. All of our plants are grown to garden-ready sizes.
People may submit plant lists at any time for availability and pricing. We can fill orders by arrangement.
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2008 Open Garden Days - 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday and Saturday April 11 - 12
Daffodil Days
15,000 daffodils light up our pasture as the grass turns green, and primroses, pulmonarias, hepaticas, hellebores, trilliums, and epimediums brighten the gardens. We offer hepaticas, trilliums, one of the largest selections of epimediums in the Northwest (at least 25 this year), and many other worthwhile selections for sale.
Friday and Saturday May 2 - 3
Spring Fling!
Perennial primroses, rhododendrons, and hardy geraniums smother and spangle the borders. Pacific Coast irises are blooming in the gardens (none for sale this year). For sale are classic and unusual perennials including scintillating perennial primroses, Solomon's seals, hardy geraniums, foliage selections, and much more!
Friday and Saturday June 13 - 14
Frolicking Ferns and Friends!
Mature ferns and their carefree garden friends serve up inspiration for summer foliage and blooms. Come start a summer fling. For sale are dozens of fern varieties and companions in garden-ready sizes. Frondophile Shangri La! All this at a great time for spiffing up the summer border!
September 12 -13 Friday and Saturday
Harvest Daze: Kaleidoscopic Foliage!
The gardens are swollen to excess. Seedheads, tawny grasses, and colorful leaves complement the year's final flowers. Foliage and late-blooming perennials, ferns, and grasses for sale. Everything is wonderfully grown, and fall is an excellent time for planting!
